Mars, Earth’s closest red planet, has long attracted the attention of scientists not only because of its potential for supporting life but also because of its unique climate. Over the decades, space exploration missions have continuously collected data and learned about the changing climate of Mars. Probes such as Viking, …
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Discoveries About Deimos, Mars’ Tiny Satellite
Deimos, along with Phobos, is one of two natural satellites orbiting Mars. Although small, measuring only about 12 km in diameter, Deimos has attracted the attention of scientists because of its important role in helping to better understand the origin of the satellite and the formation of Mars. Discovered by …
Discover Phobos, the Closest Moon to Mars
Discovering Phobos: The Closest Moon to Mars Phobos, one of Mars’ two moons, is the closest moon to the planet in the Solar System. At just 22 km in diameter, Phobos is much smaller than Earth’s Moon, but it offers important information about the history and structure of the planetary …
